ORO-STATION, ON – Second-generation driver ‘Kodiak’ Tyler Hawn will make his first start of 2015 this weekend, when the OSCAAR Super Late Model Tour hits Sunset Speedway for their inaugural event of the season.
The two-day ‘Spring Velocity’ weekend will pit Hawn against the top Super Late Model competitors in the province. After a bevy of upgrades over the off-season, Hawn is ready to get a feel for his family-owned No. 42.
“We’re just going to try and find our groove this weekend,” explains Hawn. “I feel as though if we can come out and find some consistency through practice and qualifying, it will give us a lot more to work with for the feature on Sunday”
“Our pre-race prep came right down to the wire, so we haven’t had any chance to test the car yet,” continues the up-and-comer. “The last two months have been a blur – it feels like we’ve been living in the shop just getting ready for this weekend”
Hawn’s efforts are supported primarily by his father – veteran racer Don Hawn – his brother Daniel Hawn and a network of close friends and volunteer crew.
“I can’t thank my team enough. They really believe in our program and they’ve worked tirelessly to make sure that 2015 is going to be our best season yet”
“We’ve been so close to pulling off a win the last few years – I believe in my heart that 2015 is the season that we finally seal the deal. Now that Barrie Speedway is gone, Sunset is the closest thing our family has to a home track, and if I could win in front of all my friends and family it would mean the absolute world to me”
When asked about the elite-level competition on the cross-province tour, Hawn makes it clear just how much respect he has for his adversaries.
“This tour is so loaded with talent, I know it’s going to be tough sleddin’ no matter where we finish. Starting position is going to be so important on Sunday afternoon – so hopefully we have a good run in qualifying”
“You’re always leery starting deep in the field, but that’s even truer on opening night,” says Hawn. “There are a lot of unknowns and variables and things that could go wrong. In a lot of ways, the safest place is the front of the field. So, if we can’t start there, hopefully we can make it there in a hurry.”
Details, including gate times and ticket prices, for the May 16th and 17th’s events can be found at www.SunsetSpeedway.ca.
Tyler’s OSCAAR Super Late Model Tour efforts are made possible thanks to the support of Stewart Carries Limited, Fox’s Bakery & Deli, TSS Top Shops, BELT Conveyor Guarding, Backwoods Maple Syrup, Write-it-out-loud.com and Wellington Brewery.
Fans can stay up to date with Tyler and the rest of the team by visiting their Hawn Motorsports page on Facebook or the all new www.HawnMotorsports.ca.
By Spencer Lewis (@itsspencerlewis)
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